The test report for the registration or filing of cosmetics must be issued by cosmetic registration and filing inspection institutions. The test report must conform with the requirements of the Technical Standards for Cosmetics, the Working Rules for Cosmetic Registration and Filing as well as other regulations.

CIRS will attend In-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, providing cosmetic regulatory compliance, market access, and efficacy testing services at Stand 2D59.

On March 25, 2026, the Korea Cosmetic Industry Association (KCIA) issued a notification regarding the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's (MFDS) issuance of Notification No. 2026-16 to amend the "Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. for Cosmetics." The key amendments include the reorganization of hair dye ingredient lists, the addition of a new UV filter, and the revision of certain test methods. The amendments entered into effect on March 18, 2026.

From March 18 to 20, 2026, the three-day PCHi exhibition came to a successful close at the Hangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. As a key event in the global cosmetics, personal care, and home care industries, this year’s show brought together numerous leading domestic and international enterprises and industry elites.

Health Canada is implementing new regulations that will require cosmetic manufacturers to disclose specific fragrance allergens directly on product labels, marking a shift from current practices that allow fragrance ingredients to be listed collectively under "parfum" or "fragrance."

CIRS is delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the PCHi in Hangzhou, China between 18-20 March, 2026.

Recently, CIRS Testing and Amway (Shanghai) Technology Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Amway") achieved a significant breakthrough in their collaborative research on the Evaluation Method for the Repair Efficacy of Hair Products against Chemical Damage. The related findings have been officially published in the domestic core journal China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics. This research provides a novel scientific tool for evaluating the repair efficacy of hair products targeting chemical damage, based on three dimensions: microscopic imaging, physical properties, and chemical composition.

On February 2, 2026, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, announced a revision to the annex of the Documentation Required for Case-by-Case Review of Applications for the Use of Human Cell-Derived Exosomes in Cosmetics. The revised annex takes effect immediately upon the date of announcement.

On November 24, 2025, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Ministry of Health and Welfare officially issued the testing method for Sudan dyes in cosmetics (Method No. RA03D015.001), which came into effect upon the date of publication.

This article compiles and summarizes the latest developments in cosmetics regulations in China and globally as of October 2025, covering industry news, newly issued regulations, relevant policy adjustments, and regulatory requirements. It aims to assist enterprises in ensuring compliance and keeping up with global cosmetics regulatory trends.